Engineering Manager

Reed; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering company in Bognor Regis is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team and enhance technical capabilities. This role involves managing schedules, providing customer support, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering Management and relevant engineering experience. Key benefits include a 4-day work week, generous holiday, and private healthcare coverage.

Benefits

4-day working week (37.5 hours per week)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive company pension and life insurance

Company uniform provided

Private Healthcare Cover

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and provide direction.
• Relevant engineering experience, preferably within MRO or Component repair.
• Hands-on knowledge and practical skills.
• Strong planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent data analysis, planning, and organisational skills.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical representative of the company.
• Manage monthly and annual work schedules to ensure attainment of goals.
• Inspire, lead, and develop the Engineering team.
• Provide technical support to customers on current projects.
• Organise Engineering work to meet plans.
• Maintain responsibility for Engineering KPIs.
• Represent Engineering during audits.
• Manage all engineering expenditure within budgets.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Planning

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering Management, or a related field

Tools

Plasma Spray

Vacuum hat treatment

Milling

Turning

Grinding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Spot welding

Induction brazing

NDT

Jig boring

Protective painting & coatings

Job description

Engineering Manager

• Location: Bognor Regis, West Sussex
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Dependent on experience

The Company are an established engineering component repair Company who have been steadily growing through repeat business and contract wins reflecting their quality workmanship and engineering ability.

This pivotal role reports directly to the Managing Director and is integral to the businesses growingmanagement team. The successful candidate will provideleadership to enhance the Company'stechnical capabilities and motivate the engineering team through best practices and innovative methods.

We are ideally looking for someone with knowledge of one or more of the following processes -

• Plasma Spray
• Vacuum hat treatment
• Milling, Turning, Grinding
• MIG, Tig and Spot welding
• Induction brazing
• NDT
• Jig boring
• Protective painting & coatings

Day-to-day of the role:

• Act as the technical representative of the company.
• Manage monthly and annual work schedules to ensure attainment of goals.
• Inspire, lead, and develop the Engineering team to meet business and customer expectations.
• Provide technical support and input to customers on current projects.
• Organise Engineering work to meet daily, weekly, and monthly plans.
• Maintain responsibility for Engineering KPIs, targeting staff development and continuous improvement.
• Represent the Engineering department during 3rd Party and internal audits.
• Serve as the nominated Engineering Manager for external Organisation Approval.
• Manage all engineering expenditure within agreed budgets.
• Ensure all Engineering activities comply with customer, business, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Engineering staff adherence to all Health and Safety systems and controls.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and provide direction.
• Relevant engineering experience, preferably within MRO or Component repair or similar manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Hands-on knowledge and practical skills.
• Strong planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent data analysis, planning, and organisational skills.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• Extensive training in conflict management, business negotiation, and business applications.

Benefits:

• 4-day working week (37.5 hours per week).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Competitive company pension and life insurance.
• Company uniform provided.
• Private Healthcare Cover.

To apply for this Engineering Manager position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.